WILLIE NELSON

- Louisiana Lyrics

What has happened down here is the wind have changed
Clouds roll in from the north and it started to rain
Rained real hard and rained for a real long time
Six feet of water in the streets of Evangeline

The river rose all day
The river rose all night
Some people got lost in the flood
Some people got away alright
The river have busted through cleard down to Plaquemines
Six feet of water in the streets of Evangeline
[Chorus:]
Louisiana, Louisiana
They're tyrin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away
Louisiana, Louisiana
They're tryin' to wash us away
They're tryin' to wash us away

President Coolidge came down in a railroad train
With a little fat man with a note-pad in his hand
The President say, "Little fat man isn't it a shame
What the river has done
To this poor crackers land."

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Who wrote Louisiana lyrics?


Louisiana is written by Randy Newman.
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When was Louisiana released?


It is first released on January 28, 2008 as part of Willie Nelson's album "Moment of Forever" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Louisiana lyrics?


When we take a closer look to the meaning, Willie Nelson's 'Louisiana' uses the flood disaster as its main theme to show through the 'washed away' metaphor how Louisianans experienced their complete loss of homeland. The song critiques the government's response to the disaster, highlighting the disconnect between political promises and the reality faced by those affected. The lyrics of Louisiana show social issues through their depiction of human suffering and their description of natural elements and personal introspective moments. The song establishes natural disaster displacement and human struggle as main elements of its story. The lyrics describe a natural disaster and its impact on a community, using vivid imagery and some strong language ('little fat man').. The themes and language suggest a rating of PG, which indicates that parents should monitor their children due to the presence of mature themes and strong language.
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Which genre is Louisiana?


Louisiana falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song Louisiana?


Louisiana song length is 3 minutes and 23 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Randy Newman
Record Label(s): 2008 UMG Recordings, Inc
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